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Geoff Allardice Replaces Manu Sawhney As The New Full Time Icc Ceo

Geoff Allardice replaces Manu Sawhney as the new full-time ICC CEO

Former International Cricket Council General Manager, Geoff Allardice has been named as the full-time ICC CEO having served the role on an interim basis for the last eight months. Allardice will be taking over from Manu Sawhney who was forced out of the position after allegations of “bullying” and signs of “physical aggression” against certain employees in the ICC.

ICC chairman Greg Barclay spoke highly of Allardice and stated that the Australian had shown tremendous leadership during a tough period. "I am delighted that Geoff has agreed to take the role of ICC CEO on a permanent basis. He has shown tremendous leadership during an extremely challenging period culminating in the successful delivery of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.”

"Geoff has unrivaled knowledge of the global cricket landscape and its stakeholders and has consistently demonstrated he is the right person to work in partnership with our Members to shape the sport for the next decade as we embark on delivering a new strategy and our next commercial rights cycle."

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Incredible Russell-Moores partnership starts off Deccan Gladiators campaign with a victory

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After Hanuma Vihari, India-A add 2 more players for South Africa tour

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